Moneen J. MCBRIDE

Moneen is a wife and mother of two little boys. She earned her Masters of Business Adminstration from Cleveland State University in 2012, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Muskingum University in 2009; and is a class of 2005 Maysville Highschool Graduate. Moneen has been a resident of Cuyahoga Falls since 2009 when she moved from her home town of East Fultonham, Ohio after college.

Moneen considers herself an outdoor enthusiast. She grew up playing outside as much as her mother would allow, playing softball since she was 5 years old, fishing, canoeing with family and developing a love for archery.

With her husband Brad, they started Burning River Adventures, LLC Kayak rental company in 2015. The mission is to spread the joy of the Cuyahoga River to everyone.

Biologist

As a child, Moneen was actively involved in 4-H and several outdoor activities including shooting bow. Her childhood interests and experience made biology the perfect choice for her. Moneen spent much of her time in the labratory studying aquatic microbiology and genetics while acquiring her degree. After graduation, Moneen then began work for the Cleveland Clinic as a Research Technologist while simultaneously acquiring her Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Cleveland State University. Upon completing her MBA she assumed a new role with the Cleveland Clinic as a Clinical Reserach Coordinator position for acute stroke patients. Moneen has a working knowledge of labratory testing protocol, clinical research protocol, compliance protocol and experience as a team coordinator. Ask Moneen for her expert opinion on the lab end of biology or coordinating groups for paddle events.

Master of Business Administation

Moneen earned her Masters in Business Administration from Cleveland State University. Her educational and professional background facilitated the insight needed to open Burning River Adventures, Cuyahoga Falls' first kayak rental company. Moneen is the Principal Administrator for Burning River Adventures. Her role is to ensure compliance in livery business operations with a goal to document and provide a safe and enjoyable paddling experience. Through this role, Moneen has developed relationships with local officials, non-profits and community river users. It is her intention to utilize her background in business administration to form relationships in the community in an effort to build sustainable recreational opportunities on the Cuyahoga River. Ask Moneen for her expert opinion on the business end of kayaking and why you and your team need to paddle the river ASAP!

River Advocate

Moneen McBride, pictured enjoying a paddle down the Cuyahoga River through Waterworks Park is an advocate of the Cuyahoga River. Moneen is focused partnerships that benefit recreational opportunities on the Cuyahoga River and groups that can enjoy those benefits. She is currently working with City officials and several non-profit groups to enhance recreational use of the river by improving access. Creating a focus on the outdoor economy and the physical and mental health benefits of paddling, swimming or fishing the Cuyahoga River is her mission. Raising awareness of Cuyahoga River recreation is the key to Moneen's role as a River Advocate. She wants to get your team or group on the river to reap the benefits. ​ If you need one good reason (or a dozen) to try kayaking on the Cuyahoga River, talk to Moneen, the River Advocate for an expert opinion!